A nurse working with at-risk children recognizes that vulnerability to psychosocial or cognitive disorders depends on which risk factors? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Environment
B.
Genetics
C.
Immunity
D.
Temperament
E.
Timing of exposure
ANS: A, B, D, E
Vulnerability is defined as those characteristics that may predispose the child to a disorder. Vulnerability is affected by a number of risk factors, including environment, genetics, temperament, and timing of the exposure to the threat to mental health. Immunity is not recognized as a risk factor that affects a child's vulnerability to cognitive or psychosocial disorders.
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